RemotePC
{{Orphan|date=November 2021}}
{{Infobox software
|name = RemotePC
|logo =
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|latest_release_date = {{Start date and age|2024|08|30|df=yes}}{{cite web|url=https://www.remotepc.com/release-info |title=Latest release date and version |publisher=Remote PC }}
|operating_system = Windows
Linux
OS X
Android
iOS
|genre = Remote desktop software
|license = Proprietary
|website = {{URL|https://www.remotepc.com}}
|developer=IDrive Inc..|latest release version=7.6.83|author=
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RemotePC is a remote access and remote control software application, developed and owned by IDrive Inc., a software company based in Calabasas, California, United States.{{cite web|url=https://www.getapp.com/customer-service-support-software/a/remotepc/ |title=RemotePC overview |publisher=GetApp}}{{cite web|url=https://www.capterra.com/p/173304/RemotePC/reviews/ |title=RemotePC Reviews |publisher=Capterra }} Its core function is in enabling remote access and maintenance to computers and other devices.
Overview
RemotePC software was created by the team of IDrive Inc., a private technology company based in Calabasas, California.{{cite web|url=https://www.remotepc.com/corporate |title=About RemotePC |publisher=Corporate website}} The app was specifically developed for remote communication and control functions, including text chat, voice, RemotePC Meeting, interactive annotation and more.{{cite web|url=https://www.business.com/reviews/remotepc/ |title=RemotePC functions and review by Skye Schooley (Staff writer)|publisher=Business.com }}
Remote PC software has been discussed and cited in the technology reviews and by the multiple industry outlets such as Software Advice,{{cite web|url=https://www.softwareadvice.com/help-desk/remotepc-profile/ |title=RemotePC Software |publisher=Software Advice}} Capterra, GetApp (Gartner's subsidiary), TechRadar{{cite web|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/best-remote-desktop-software |title=Best remote desktop software of 2021: Paid and free choices for businesses |date=14 February 2022 |publisher=TechRadar}} and PCMag,{{cite web|url=https://in.pcmag.com/software/120569/remotepc |title=RemotePC |date=19 April 2018 |publisher=PCMag }} among others.{{cite web|url=https://www.lifewire.com/remotepc-review-2625158 |title=A Full Review of RemotePC, a Remote Access/Desktop Program |publisher=LifeWire}}{{cite web|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/how-to-set-up-and-use-remotepc |title=How to set up and use RemotePC |date=8 June 2020 |publisher=TechRadar Pro}}{{cite web|url=https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/9448-best-remote-access-software.html |title=Remote PC Access Software: Our Top Picks for Small Businesses|publisher=Business News Daily}}
The application's use accelerated in 2020 and 2021 as the demand for remote work, learning and communication grew during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|url=https://wvc.edu/it/remote-pc.html |title=Remote PC Instructions |publisher=Wenatchee Valley College }}{{cite web|url=https://www.remotepc.com/support.htm |title=RemotePC Support |publisher=RemotePC }}{{cite press release|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/remotepc-enhances-performance-across-the-board-for-remote-access-301165307.html |title=RemotePC Enhances Performance Across the Board for Remote Access |publisher=PRNewsWire }}
Technology and functionality
It doesn't require any special software for installation and can be accessed directly via the web.{{cite web|url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-remote-desktop-software/ |title=The best remote desktop software for 2021 |date=14 January 2021 |publisher=Digital Trends }}
RemotePC is compatible with PCs and Macs and Linux systems, and has mobile applications for iOS and Android devices.{{cite web|url=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/remotepc-remote-desktop/id405038711 |title=RemotePC Remote Desktop (IDrive Incorporated) |publisher=AppStore }}{{cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prosoftnet.rpcnew&hl=en_US&gl=US |title=RemotePC Viewer |publisher=Google Play Apps}} Its main functions include RemotePC Consumer and SoHo, RemotePC Team, RemotePC Enterprise, RemotePC HelpDesk, RemotePC Meeting and RemotePC ScreenShare.{{cite web|url=https://www.itpro.co.uk/mobile/remote-access/357646/remotepc-bolsters-offerings-to-improve-remote-access |title=RemotePC bolsters offerings to improve remote access |date=3 November 2020 |publisher=ITPro }}
See also
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